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 bad for your health.
-The absolutely correct formula for computing the altimeter setting
+The absolutely correct formulas for computing the altimeter
-can be found in the [http://www.av8n.com/physics/barometry.html jsd barometry page] -- look where it mentions Field Pressure.
+setting are derived and explained on the [http://www.av8n.com/physics/altimetry.htm jsd altimetry page].
+A patch to fix the altimeter has been offered.
 ==== Altimetry misnomers and misconceptions. ====
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 Correct altimetry formulas may be found on the [http://www.av8n.com/physics/altimetry.htm jsd altimetry page].
-Existing code that refers to "pressure-sea-level-inhg"
+Existing code sometimes treads the "pressure-sea-level-inhg"
-needs to be reviewed, to separate proper references
+property as if it were Psl, and sometimes as if it were
-from misconceived references.
+METAR SLP.  All this needs to be vetted.
 ==== Newton's laws violated by environment.cxx ====
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 cause serious trouble for the unwary pilot.
-Similar remarks apply to false glide slopes.
+A patch to fix this (along with the ESV issue) has been
+offered, but ignored.
-The code would need to be significantly restructured to deal
+There are also azimuthal issues with the /glideslope/
-with this.
+service volume.  This has not yet been patched.
 ==== Radio buttons having a get-together. ====